Program Details
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What are the benefits of the Spanish Immersion program?
Calvin University's Spanish Immersion program meets the unique needs of students who seek advanced, college-level Spanish instruction as the next step in the Spanish Immersion programs at their high schools. Calvin partners with multiple schools in providing this service to students and their families.
Program highlights:
A tailored curriculum for Spanish Immersion high-school students.
- Students take one course per semester in their junior and senior years. All courses are suitable for advanced immersion students.
- Courses are taken in-person or online, synchronously, or semi-asynchronously, depending on school location and the nature of the course content
- Students can earn 20+ college credits. Those who complete their bachelor’s studies at Calvin will enter college with a completed Spanish minor and having fulfilled several of Calvin’s core general-education requirements.
An exciting opportunity for rich language immersion by studying abroad: Calvin faculty lead summer study abroad opportunities for Immersion students in places like Mexico, Spain, and Peru.
A deep discount on tuition and fees: Calvin charges Spanish immersion students and their families at a two-thirds discount on our published tuition rates for dual-enrollment students. That represents an enormous savings for Calvin University course credit!
A hospitable schedule: Calvin works with school staff to find suitable times for course offerings.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM?
This program is for dual-enrollment students - that is, high students who opt to take some classes at Calvin University. These immersion classes will count toward the total course load at a student's high school. To participate in the immersion program, students must meet eligibility requirements (qualifying AP score, high school recommendation, etc.). Contact Calvin or your high school for more info.
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE TO SPANISH IMMERSION STUDENTS?
THE TYPICAL SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE SEQUENCE
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Year | Spanish 300 | Spanish 341 |
| Senior Year | Spanish 308 | Spanish 309 |
AN ALTERNATE SEQUENCE FOR IN-PERSON STUDENTS
For students who do not feel prepared to enroll immediately in Spanish 300, the following sequence may be available.| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Year | Spanish 301 | Spanish 302 |
| Senior Year | Spanish 300 | Spanish 341 |